H. ‘Green Smash’

Overview

Registered in 1988 by M. Zilis and D. Lohman, 'Green Smash' is a small-sized sport with variegated foliage. Its leaves feature green margins and a lighter center, with five vein pairs and a mature leaf length of 6 inches (15.2 cm) and width of 2.75 inches (7.0 cm).

In the Garden

This cultivar forms a compact clump reaching 10 inches (25.4 cm) in height and 25 inches (63.5 cm) in diameter, with a rapid spreading growth habit. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical of hosta-growing zones, and is well-suited for rock gardens, container plantings, or as a groundcover in small spaces. Its small size makes it an effective edging plant or companion for other shade-tolerant perennials such as ferns and heucheras.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture during establishment and throughout the growing season, applying a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Slugs may damage foliage in damp conditions, though deer browsing is less common for this small cultivar.